For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public high schools serving 1,804 students in New Hampshire.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Hampshire are Hanover High School, Hollis-brookline High School and Hopkinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hampshire blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 61% statewide average).
New Hampshire blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanover High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in New Hampshire (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41 Lebanon St. Suite 1
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3431
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
Hollis-brookline High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Cavalier Ct.
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 465-2269
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Hopkinton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Lin-wood Public School (High)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72 Linwood Dr.
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603) 745-2214
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603) 745-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Hampshire?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in New Hampshire include Hanover High School, Hollis-brookline High School and Hopkinton High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in New Hampshire?
4 blue ribbon public high schools are located in New Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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